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Read the information on these pages incuding tips for sleeping better, including how to get support and treatment for sleeping problems.
Lots of resources, tips and ideas to hep you overcome your sleep problems or insomnia.
Explains insomnia and other sleep problems, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.
Tips about insomnia, sleep problems for children and teenagers, sleeping pills, snoring and more.
About one in five people has some difficulty with sleeping. However, there are many things you can do to help yourself. This leaflet aims to show you some of them. For example, simple things like winding down before bedtime, avoiding certain foods and drinks, and a bedtime routine can help. Further ways to promote sleep in more difficult cases include relaxation techniques, regular exercise, and behavioural and cognitive therapies.
It is important to identify the sleep disorder underlying the problem, rather than treat symptomatically, as the choice of treatment depends on the cause of the problem. Learn more abou the different types of sleep problems.
Author: Colin Espie Publisher: Constable and Robinson:
A self help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques.
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